Accession Number | REL43539.001 |
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Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Medal |
Physical description | Silver |
Maker |
Unknown |
Date made | c 1920s |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
British War Medal 1914-20 : Private R J Nettelfield, 52 Battalion, AIF
Description
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
British War Medal issued to 3452 Private Richard John Nettelfield who enlisted in the AIF in August 1916. He arrived in France via England in October 1917 and served with the 52nd Battalion until May 1918 when he was transferred to the 49th Battalion. He returned to Australia in August 1919.